Chuck Willis

Chuck Willis

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This singer had two careers. The first on the Okeh label, where he enjoyed immediate success with the specialist public. The second was with Atlantic, where his modern version of the classic C.C. Rider, later covered by Elvis Presley*, propelled him to the top of the charts in 1957. His plaintive voice and natural elegance made him one of the most endearing performers of the pioneering rock era.

Top tracks

01
What Am I Living For
Chuck Willis
I Remember Chuck Willis (US Internet Release)
02:26
Writer: Harris - JAY
05
Thunder and Lighting
Chuck Willis
Gone Too Soon - Remembering Chuck Willis
02:37
Composers: Willis
08
There's Got to Be a Way
Chuck Willis
The King Of The Stroll
02:14
Writer: Chuck Willis - Willis Chuck / Composers: Chuck Willis
05
My Life
Chuck Willis
The King Of The Stroll
02:45
Writer: Chuck Willis - Willis Chuck / Composers: Chuck Willis
03
Juanita
Chuck Willis
The King Of The Stroll
02:37
Writer: Willis Chuck / Composers: Chuck Willis
02
Hang up My Rock and Roll Shoes
Chuck Willis
I Remember Chuck Willis (US Internet Release)
02:19
Writer: Willis Chuck / Composers: Willis
03
My Story (with The Royals)
Chuck Willis
R&B: From Doo-Wop To Hip-Hop
03:09
Writer: Chuck Willis / Composers: Chuck Willis
24
Hang up My Rock And Roll Shoes
Chuck Willis
Rhythm and Blues of the 50's Vol. 3
02:18
06
What'cha Gonna Do (When Your Baby Leaves You)
Chuck Willis
The King Of The Stroll
02:45
Writer: Willis Chuck
09
Ease the Pain
Chuck Willis
The King Of The Stroll
02:20
Writer: Willis Chuck / Composers: Chuck Willis
04
It's Too Late
Chuck Willis
The King Of The Stroll
02:35
Writer: Chuck Willis
02
Love Me Cherry
Chuck Willis
The King Of The Stroll
02:19
Writer: Willis Chuck / Composers: Chuck Willis
02
That Train Is Gone
Chuck Willis
Gone Too Soon - Remembering Chuck Willis
02:51
Composers: Willis
07
Kansas City Woman
Chuck Willis
The King Of The Stroll
02:00
Writer: Chuck Willis - Willis Chuck / Composers: Chuck Willis
11
C. C. Rider
Chuck Willis
Rhythm and Blues of the 50's Vol. 3
02:33
05
Don't Deceive Me (feat. GINGER ST. JAMES & The Grinders)
Chuck Willis
Spank, Sparkle & Growl
03:45
03
Keep A Knockin'
Chuck Willis
The Complete Okeh Recordings 1951-1956
02:15
Writer: Chuck Willis / Composers: Chuck Willis
26
I Feel So Bad
Chuck Willis
The Complete Okeh Recordings 1951-1956
02:53
Writer: Chuck Willis / Composers: Chuck Willis

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  • Discography
Albums
Gone Too Soon - Remembering Chuck Willis
2020 Frank Goldy
05-11-2020
Gone Too Soon - Remembering Chuck Willis
01
I'll Be so Glad When Your Heart Is Mine
Chuck Willis
Gone Too Soon - Remembering Chuck Willis
03:37
Composers: Willis
02
That Train Is Gone
Chuck Willis
Gone Too Soon - Remembering Chuck Willis
02:51
Composers: Willis
03
Stop and Think
Chuck Willis
Gone Too Soon - Remembering Chuck Willis
02:50
Composers: Willis
04
Whatcha Gonna Do When Your Baby Leaves You
Chuck Willis
Gone Too Soon - Remembering Chuck Willis
02:45
Composers: Willis
05
Thunder and Lighting
Chuck Willis
Gone Too Soon - Remembering Chuck Willis
02:37
Composers: Willis
06
Juanita
Chuck Willis
Gone Too Soon - Remembering Chuck Willis
02:37
Composers: Willis - Stone
07
It's Too Late
Chuck Willis
Gone Too Soon - Remembering Chuck Willis
02:35
Composers: Willis
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Hang Up My Rock & Roll Shoes
Wnts
20-06-2011
Hang Up My Rock & Roll Shoes
01
Kansas City Woman
Chuck Willis
Hang Up My Rock & Roll Shoes
02:00
Writer: Willis / Composers: Willis
02
From the Bottom of My Heart
Chuck Willis
Hang Up My Rock & Roll Shoes
02:20
Writer: Willis / Composers: Willis
03
Take It Like a Man
Chuck Willis
Hang Up My Rock & Roll Shoes
02:15
Writer: Willis / Composers: Willis
04
C.C. Rider
Chuck Willis
Hang Up My Rock & Roll Shoes
02:31
Writer: Willis / Composers: Willis
05
What Am I Living for?
Chuck Willis
Hang Up My Rock & Roll Shoes
02:26
Writer: Jay / Composers: Harris
06
If I Were You
Chuck Willis
Hang Up My Rock & Roll Shoes
02:43
Writer: Willis / Composers: Willis
07
Ring Ding Doo
Chuck Willis
Hang Up My Rock & Roll Shoes
02:29
Writer: Willis / Composers: Willis
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The King Of The Stroll
â„— 2005 Warner Strategic Marketing
24-05-2005
The King Of The Stroll
01
That Train Gone
Chuck Willis
The King Of The Stroll
02:51
Writer: Chuck Willis - Willis Chuck
02
Love Me Cherry
Chuck Willis
The King Of The Stroll
02:19
Writer: Willis Chuck / Composers: Chuck Willis
03
Juanita
Chuck Willis
The King Of The Stroll
02:37
Writer: Willis Chuck / Composers: Chuck Willis
04
It's Too Late
Chuck Willis
The King Of The Stroll
02:35
Writer: Chuck Willis
05
My Life
Chuck Willis
The King Of The Stroll
02:45
Writer: Chuck Willis - Willis Chuck / Composers: Chuck Willis
06
What'cha Gonna Do (When Your Baby Leaves You)
Chuck Willis
The King Of The Stroll
02:45
Writer: Willis Chuck
07
Kansas City Woman
Chuck Willis
The King Of The Stroll
02:00
Writer: Chuck Willis - Willis Chuck / Composers: Chuck Willis
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The Complete Okeh Recordings 1951-1956
This compilation (P) 2003 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
01-01-2003
The Complete Okeh Recordings 1951-1956
01
Can't You See
Chuck Willis
The Complete Okeh Recordings 1951-1956
02:30
Writer: Chuck Willis / Composers: Chuck Willis
02
Be Good Or Be Gone
Chuck Willis
The Complete Okeh Recordings 1951-1956
02:20
Writer: Chuck Willis / Composers: Chuck Willis
03
It Ain't Right To Treat Me Wrong
Chuck Willis
The Complete Okeh Recordings 1951-1956
02:48
Writer: Chuck Willis / Composers: Chuck Willis
04
Let's Jump Tonight
Chuck Willis
The Complete Okeh Recordings 1951-1956
02:18
Writer: Chuck Willis / Composers: Chuck Willis
05
It's Too Late Baby
Chuck Willis
The Complete Okeh Recordings 1951-1956
02:51
Writer: Chuck Willis / Composers: Chuck Willis
06
I Rule My House
Chuck Willis
The Complete Okeh Recordings 1951-1956
02:47
Writer: Chuck Willis / Composers: Chuck Willis
07
My Baby's On My Mind
Chuck Willis
The Complete Okeh Recordings 1951-1956
02:43
Writer: Chuck Willis / Composers: Chuck Willis
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I Remember Chuck Willis (US Internet Release)
â„— 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing
01-01-1962
I Remember Chuck Willis (US Internet Release)
01
What Am I Living For
Chuck Willis
I Remember Chuck Willis (US Internet Release)
02:26
Writer: Harris - JAY
02
Hang up My Rock and Roll Shoes
Chuck Willis
I Remember Chuck Willis (US Internet Release)
02:19
Writer: Willis Chuck / Composers: Willis
03
Stop and Think
Chuck Willis
I Remember Chuck Willis (US Internet Release)
02:50
Writer: Willis Chuck
04
From the Bottom of My Heart
Chuck Willis
I Remember Chuck Willis (US Internet Release)
02:36
Writer: Willis Chuck
05
Just One Kiss
Chuck Willis
I Remember Chuck Willis (US Internet Release)
02:15
Writer: Willis Chuck
06
You'll Be My Love
Chuck Willis
I Remember Chuck Willis (US Internet Release)
02:10
Writer: Willis Chuck
07
Keep a Drivin'
Chuck Willis
I Remember Chuck Willis (US Internet Release)
02:20
Writer: Willis Chuck
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R&B: From Doo-Wop To Hip-Hop
Originally Released 1969 T-Neck Records, (P) 1979 Capitol Records inc., 1979 MJJ Productions, Inc., 1984 Personal Records Inc., 1985, 1987 Courtesy of Universal Music Special Markets, 1996 Ruthless Re
01-01-1996
R&B: From Doo-Wop To Hip-Hop
01
My Baby's Gone (Album Version)
The Ravens
R&B: From Doo-Wop To Hip-Hop
02:47
Writer: B. Sanford - J. Ricks / Composers: B. Sanford - J. Ricks
02
It Rocks! It Rolls! It Swings! (Album Version)
The Treniers
R&B: From Doo-Wop To Hip-Hop
03:03
Writer: C. Trenier - Darryl Hill / Composers: C. Trenier - Darryl Hill
03
My Story (with The Royals)
Chuck Willis
R&B: From Doo-Wop To Hip-Hop
03:09
Writer: Chuck Willis / Composers: Chuck Willis
04
Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On (Album Version)
Big Maybelle
R&B: From Doo-Wop To Hip-Hop
02:45
Writer: D. C. Williams / Composers: D. C. Williams
05
I Put a Spell on You
Screamin' Jay Hawkins
R&B: From Doo-Wop To Hip-Hop
02:24
Writer: Screamin' Jay Hawkins / Composers: Screamin' Jay Hawkins
06
Don't Let Go
Roy Hamilton
R&B: From Doo-Wop To Hip-Hop
02:35
Writer: J. Stone / Composers: J. Stone
07
This Bitter Earth (2002 Mix)
Aretha Franklin
R&B: From Doo-Wop To Hip-Hop
04:33
Writer: Clyde Otis / Composers: Clyde Otis
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Atlantic Top 60: R&B Grooves
â„— 2007 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group company
30-10-2007
Atlantic Top 60: R&B Grooves
01
Smokey Joe's Cafe
The Coasters
Atlantic Top 60: R&B Grooves
02:46
Writer: Jerry Leiber - Mike Stoller
02
Don't Play That Song (You Lied)
Ben E. King
Atlantic Top 60: R&B Grooves
02:55
Writer: Ahmet Ertegun - Betty Nelson
03
Spanish Harlem
Ben E. King
Atlantic Top 60: R&B Grooves
02:53
Writer: Jerry Leiber - Phil Spector
04
Stand By Me
Ben E. King
Atlantic Top 60: R&B Grooves
02:54
Writer: Ben E. King - Jerry Leiber - Mike Stoller / Composers: Ben E. King - Jerry Leiber - Mike Stoller
05
Chains of Love (with Van Piano Man Walls Orchestra)
Joe Turner
Atlantic Top 60: R&B Grooves
03:23
Writer: Ahmet Ertegun - Harry Van Walls
06
Corrine Corrina
Joe Turner
Atlantic Top 60: R&B Grooves
02:53
Writer: Chatman - Parish - Williams / Composers: Chatman and Parish - Williams
07
Flip Flop and Fly
Joe Turner and His Blues Kings
Atlantic Top 60: R&B Grooves
02:47
Writer: Calhoun - L.W. Turner
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Atlantic Top 60: Doo Wop, Rock And Bobby Socks
â„— 2007 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group company
30-10-2007
Atlantic Top 60: Doo Wop, Rock And Bobby Socks
01
Shake, Rattle and Roll
Joe Turner
Atlantic Top 60: Doo Wop, Rock And Bobby Socks
02:59
Writer: Charles Calhoun
02
Flip Flop and Fly
Joe Turner and His Blues Kings
Atlantic Top 60: Doo Wop, Rock And Bobby Socks
02:47
Writer: Calhoun - L.W. Turner
03
Corrine Corrina
Joe Turner
Atlantic Top 60: Doo Wop, Rock And Bobby Socks
02:53
Writer: Chatman - Parish - Williams / Composers: Chatman and Parish - Williams
04
Boogie Woogie Country Girl
Joe Turner
Atlantic Top 60: Doo Wop, Rock And Bobby Socks
02:57
Writer: Doc Pomus - Reginald Ashby / Composers: Pomus, Ashby
05
Splish Splash
Bobby Darin
Atlantic Top 60: Doo Wop, Rock And Bobby Socks
02:11
Writer: Bobby Darin - Murray Kaufman
06
Queen of the Hop
Bobby Darin
Atlantic Top 60: Doo Wop, Rock And Bobby Socks
02:11
Writer: Woody Harris
07
Plain Jane
Bobby Darin
Atlantic Top 60: Doo Wop, Rock And Bobby Socks
01:55
Writer: Doc Pomus - Morty Shuman
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Love Songs of All Time
16-04-2014
Love Songs of All Time
01
Killing Me Softly with His Songs
Andrea Cartson
Love Songs of All Time
04:47
02
How Deep Is Your Love
Century Pops Orchestra
Love Songs of All Time
03:30
03
Love Letters in the Sand
Pat Boone
Love Songs of All Time
02:19
04
I Don't Know How to Love Him
Andrea Cartson
Love Songs of All Time
03:38
05
Georgia on My Mind
Luis Blanco Soul Band
Love Songs of All Time
05:05
06
Nights in White Satin
The Sweeter's
Love Songs of All Time
04:40
07
Deam Lover
Bobby Darin
Love Songs of All Time
02:28
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Atlantic 60th: Rainy Day Refrain
â„— 2007 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group company
30-10-2007
Atlantic 60th: Rainy Day Refrain
01
Rainin'
Bobby Darin
Atlantic 60th: Rainy Day Refrain
02:48
Writer: Bobby Darin
02
Big Drops of Rain
Chuck Willis
Atlantic 60th: Rainy Day Refrain
01:47
Writer: Willis Chuck
03
Love Will Rain on You
Archie Bell and The Drells
Atlantic 60th: Rainy Day Refrain
03:07
Writer: Archie Bell
04
Drown in My Own Tears
Aretha Franklin
Atlantic 60th: Rainy Day Refrain
04:03
Writer: Henry Glover
05
Rainy Night in Georgia
Brook Benton
Atlantic 60th: Rainy Day Refrain
03:48
Writer: Tony Joe White / Composers: Tony Joe White
06
Come Rain or Come Shine
Ray Charles
Atlantic 60th: Rainy Day Refrain
03:41
Writer: Hyman Arluck - John Herndon Mercer
07
Teardrops from My Eyes
Ruth Brown
Atlantic 60th: Rainy Day Refrain
02:50
Writer: Rudy Toombs
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The First Us Hot 100 August 1958, Vol. 1
12-01-2015
The First Us Hot 100 August 1958, Vol. 1
01
Poor Little Fool
Ricky Nelson
The First Us Hot 100 August 1958, Vol. 1
02:32
02
Patricia
Prez Prado And His Orchestra
The First Us Hot 100 August 1958, Vol. 1
02:20
03
Splish Splash
Bobby Darin
The First Us Hot 100 August 1958, Vol. 1
02:13
04
Hard Headed Woman
Elvis Presley
The First Us Hot 100 August 1958, Vol. 1
01:54
05
When
The Kalin Twins
The First Us Hot 100 August 1958, Vol. 1
02:26
06
Rebel-Rouser
Duane Eddy
The First Us Hot 100 August 1958, Vol. 1
02:22
07
Yakety Yak
The Coasters
The First Us Hot 100 August 1958, Vol. 1
01:52
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The Definitive Collection of R&B Hits from 1951
2010 bofm ltd
01-01-2011
The Definitive Collection of R&B Hits from 1951
01
Bloodshot Eyes
Wynonie Harris
The Definitive Collection of R&B Hits from 1951
02:43
Writer: DR / Composers: DR
02
Fool Fool Fool
The Clovers
The Definitive Collection of R&B Hits from 1951
02:34
Writer: DR / Composers: DR
03
When It Rains It Pours
Pee Wee Crayton
The Definitive Collection of R&B Hits from 1951
03:03
Writer: DR / Composers: DR
04
Lookin' for a Man
Little Esher
The Definitive Collection of R&B Hits from 1951
02:45
Writer: DR / Composers: DR
05
Baby Let Me Hold Your Hand
Ray Charles
The Definitive Collection of R&B Hits from 1951
03:02
Writer: DR / Composers: DR
06
Rocket '88'
Jackie Brenston
The Definitive Collection of R&B Hits from 1951
02:50
Writer: DR / Composers: DR
07
Lost Love
Percy Mayfield
The Definitive Collection of R&B Hits from 1951
02:57
Writer: DR / Composers: DR
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Everybody's Got the Blues
2018 Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group
16-11-2018
Everybody's Got the Blues
01
Gambler's Blues
Otis Rush
Everybody's Got the Blues
05:41
Writer: JulesTaub - King b.b. - King-Johnny Pate / Composers: JulesTaub - King b.b. - King-Johnny Pate
02
Everybody's Cryin' Mercy
Bonnie Raitt
Everybody's Got the Blues
03:29
Writer: Mose Allison / Composers: Mose Allison
03
Red's New Dream
Louisiana Red
Everybody's Got the Blues
04:23
Writer: I. Minter
04
Down Home Blues
Etta James
Everybody's Got the Blues
04:36
Writer: George H. Jackson / Composers: George H. Jackson
05
I Need You Baby
Chuck Berry
Everybody's Got the Blues
03:13
Writer: Chuck Berry
06
Worried Life Blues
The Jimmy Rodgers All Stars
Everybody's Got the Blues
05:15
Writer: Maceo Merriweather
07
Talking Guitar Blues
Paul Rodgers
Everybody's Got the Blues
04:05
Writer: Paul Rodgers / Composers: Paul Rodgers
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Legacy's Rhythm & Soul Revue
1995 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
28-02-1995
Legacy's Rhythm & Soul Revue
01
Wake up Everybody (feat. Teddy Pendergrass)
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
Legacy's Rhythm & Soul Revue
07:31
Writer: John Whitehead - Gene McFadden - Victor Carstarphen / Composers: John Whitehead - Gene McFadden - Victor Carstarphen
02
Caravan of Love
Isley, Jasper, Isley
Legacy's Rhythm & Soul Revue
05:44
Writer: Marvin Isley - Ernest Isley - Christopher Jasper / Composers: Marvin Isley - Ernest Isley - Christopher Jasper
03
Me and Mrs. Jones
Billy Paul
Legacy's Rhythm & Soul Revue
04:49
Writer: Kenneth Gamble - Leon Huff - Cary Gilbert / Composers: Kenneth Gamble - Leon Huff - Cary Gilbert
04
Kiss and Say Goodbye
The Manhattans
Legacy's Rhythm & Soul Revue
04:26
Writer: Winfred Lovett / Composers: Winfred Lovett
05
Ain't No Sunshine (Single Version)
Bill Withers
Legacy's Rhythm & Soul Revue
02:04
Writer: Bill Withers / Composers: Bill Withers
06
Piece of My Heart
Erma Franklin
Legacy's Rhythm & Soul Revue
02:36
Writer: Jerry Ragavoy - Bert Berns / Composers: Jerry Ragavoy - Bert Berns
07
Maybelle's Blues (Album Version)
Big Maybelle
Legacy's Rhythm & Soul Revue
03:09
Writer: Maybelle Smith / Composers: Maybelle Smith
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Super Hits Of Swing - Volume 1
Originally Released 1932, 1938, 1939, 1941, 1947, 1952, 1954, 1955, 1960 (P) 2000 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
22-08-2000
Super Hits Of Swing - Volume 1
01
Bandstand Boogie
Les Elgart
Super Hits Of Swing - Volume 1
02:01
Writer: Charles Albertine / Composers: Charles Albertine
02
Leap Frog (Album Version)
Les Brown & His Orchestra
Super Hits Of Swing - Volume 1
02:35
Writer: Leo Corday - Joe Garland / Composers: Leo Corday - Joe Garland
03
Woodchopper's Ball (Album Version)
Woody Herman
Super Hits Of Swing - Volume 1
03:09
Writer: Woody Herman - Joe Bishop / Composers: Woody Herman - Joe Bishop
04
Minnie The Moocher's Wedding Day
Cab Calloway & His Orchestra
Super Hits Of Swing - Volume 1
03:14
Writer: Ted Koehler - Harold Arlen / Composers: Ted Koehler - Harold Arlen
05
Flyin' Home (Album Version)
Little Johnny Griffin
Super Hits Of Swing - Volume 1
02:59
Writer: Benny Goodman - Lionel Hampton / Composers: Benny Goodman - Lionel Hampton
06
Oooh-Dahdily-Dah (Album Version)
Louis Prima
Super Hits Of Swing - Volume 1
02:19
Writer: Louis Prima - Keely Smith / Composers: Louis Prima - Keely Smith
07
Take It Like A Man (with The Royals)
Chuck Willis
Super Hits Of Swing - Volume 1
02:13
Writer: Chuck Willis / Composers: Chuck Willis
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